BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LD53 FHTMOT history
LD53 FHT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 143,449 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,119 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FHT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FHT was last recorded at 143,449 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,445 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,119 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,449 miles
- 2025 – 141,615 miles
- 2023 – 138,057 miles
- 2022 – 134,368 miles
- 2021 – 131,373 miles
- 2020 – 127,247 miles
- 2019 – 121,877 miles
- 2018 – 118,305 miles
- 2017 – 114,101 miles
- 2016 – 108,421 miles
- 2015 – 100,384 miles
- 2014 – 91,825 miles
- 2013 – 82,669 miles
- 2012 – 76,725 miles
- 2011 – 69,512 miles
- 2010 – 61,745 miles
- 2009 – 51,784 miles
- 2008 – 45,410 miles
- 2007 – 36,479 miles
- 2006 – 24,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,449 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,449 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 143,449 miles
- Test number
- 699548788286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,445 miles (+1,830)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,445 miles
- Test number
- 375291885493
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass141,615 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,615 miles
- Test number
- 182567609901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,614 miles (+3,557)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,614 miles
- Test number
- 607693370748
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,057 miles (+3,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 138,057 miles
- Test number
- 305906236901
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,368 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,368 miles
- Test number
- 371050920564
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,367 miles (+2,994)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,367 miles
- Test number
- 504915429298
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,373 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,373 miles
- Test number
- 362729776348
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,354 miles (+4,107)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,354 miles
- Test number
- 390122682115
- MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
Pass127,247 miles (+5,370)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,247 miles
- Test number
- 907688946672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,877 miles (+3,572)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,877 miles
- Test number
- 535304316451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,305 miles (+4,204)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,305 miles
- Test number
- 821604933215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,101 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,101 miles
- Test number
- 577089758743
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail114,101 miles (+5,680)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,101 miles
- Test number
- 262622599481
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass108,421 miles (+8,037)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 108,421 miles
- Test number
- 126914731109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,384 miles (+8,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 100,384 miles
- Test number
- 745129961321
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,825 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,825 miles
- Test number
- 325778824323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,749 miles (+9,080)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,749 miles
- Test number
- 656255524387
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass82,669 miles (+5,944)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 82,669 miles
- Test number
- 485035613449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,725 miles (+7,213)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 76,725 miles
- Test number
- 318780212334
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass69,512 miles (+7,767)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,512 miles
- Test number
- 929396021397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,745 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 61,745 miles
- Test number
- 270043230375
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail61,737 miles (+9,953)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,737 miles
- Test number
- 564633930362
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,784 miles (+6,374)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 51,784 miles
- Test number
- 351638009348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,410 miles (+8,931)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,410 miles
- Test number
- 372819608303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,479 miles (+11,532)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 36,479 miles
- Test number
- 542506007395
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass24,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 24,947 miles
- Test number
- 133211116333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 FHT
- Does LD53 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FHT is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FHT?
- The MOT on LD53 FHT is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 FHT done?
- LD53 FHT was recorded at 143,449 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FHT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FHT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 FHT find?
- LD53 FHT passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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